Which of the following are examples of an absolute phrase?

teeth chattering, It is a noun followed by a practical thing. I am doing something. Here is the definition.

An absolute phrase is a phrase that modifies a noun in a sentence, but it is not connected to the sentence by a conjunction. ... While an absolute phrase often does contain a participial, it does not have to. Examples of Absolute Phrase: Marshall held onto the ball, his fingers squeezing it tightly.

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your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

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the answer is definitely d. sorry for a late response.